Pronunciation: /əˈdʌlts/
noun a person who is fully grown or developed
A1 Adults like to drink coffee in the morning.
A2 Most adults have jobs to support themselves.
B1 Adults are responsible for their own actions.
B2 Many adults enjoy traveling to different countries.
C1 Adults often have to make difficult decisions in their careers.
C2 Some adults choose to further their education through advanced degrees.
adjective relating to or characteristic of adults
A1 Adults need to eat healthy food.
A2 In the zoo, adults can learn about different animal species.
B1 Adults are responsible for paying bills and managing finances.
B2 Many adults enjoy participating in recreational sports activities.
C1 Adults often face complex ethical dilemmas in their professional lives.
C2 Highly educated adults may pursue advanced degrees or certifications in their field.
formal The museum offers special guided tours for adults interested in art history.
informal Hey, do you know if there's a movie night for adults at the community center?
slang Let's hit up that new bar downtown, it's supposed to be really cool for adults.
figurative In order to truly grow and mature, we must learn to handle situations like adults.
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